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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.40, 23,774.24 and 9,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.40, 23,774.24 and 9,674.32 is: 13,350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.40 : 23,774.24 = 9,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.40/23,774.24 = 9,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.40x = 23,774.24 × 9,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.40x = 229,999,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,999,605.52/17,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.80

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